Packages for the homeless, a toy drive and a pop-up shop. Here are some ways to make your Christmas more united in Marseille. The holiday season highlights social inequalities.
The City of Marseille opened a collection point at 42 La Canebière this Saturday. Samu social is harvesting there packages for the homeless. You can put warm clothing (hat, glove, scarf), cakes, a hygiene product and a little note for the person who will receive it. The Unis-Cité association collects new or second-hand toys. They will be distributed to children in need through associations.
– Clementine Sabrié
To drop off toys or packages, the room is open Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. There is also a chalet on the Christmas market which collects donations all week.
An Emmaus pop-up store 7 days a week
The Emmaüs Pointe Rouge community launched its ephemeral store, 15 rue de la République, this Saturday. In a well-stocked room, she offers toys, everyday objects, but also clothes (some are in sequins or velvet, so perfect for parties) Low price. Count 40 euros for a child’s bike, 12 euros for a pair of shoes or even 30 euros for a golden porcelain tea service.
– Clementine Sabrié
What to have fun without exploding the bank account, all by helping the Emmaus community. “It is, firstly, to give visibility to our association, 200 meters from the Old Port. The second objective is to allow all Marseillais to buy cheap things. And the third objective is to give Emmaus the means to act against poverty “, summarizes Kamel Fassatoui, director of Emmaüs Pointe Rouge.
In front of the crowd on the opening day, Emmaüs has decided to open its pop-up store every day for a month.